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Efficiency, little maintenance, and lower energy bills with passive ventilation

May 11, 2020

Many Australians are concerned about the rising costs of energy and the environmental impact of high energy consumption. This has made passive ventilation an attractive method of maintaining quality air…

a group of workers working on the roof of a house

The ventilation benefits of a dry fixed roofing system

April 18, 2020

Carl Pronti

RapidRidge, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

Traditionally, in roofing, ridge tiles have been affixed to roofs using cement mortar. This method, however, encounters some issues regarding durability because of its lack of ventilation, requiring regular maintenance…

A house with a dry-fixed roof overlooking a scenic landscape.

Why you should be dry fixing your roof

February 6, 2020

Carl Pronti

RapidRidge, Roofing, Roofing Systems

For some time now, mortar has been used to fix ridges, verges and valleys in roofs, but this older method of roofing has become dated and unreliable. Dry fix roofing…

a house that illustrates an eco-friendly home

Want an eco-friendly home? You need to know about BASIX and NABERS

December 5, 2019

Carl Pronti

RapidRidge, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

Being kind to the environment is one of the biggest concerns many people have nowadays, including homeowners and developers. So, just how can we assess how eco-friendly a home is?…

Can I convert my roof to a dry ridge?

October 27, 2019

Carl Pronti

RapidRidge, Roofing, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

Mortar and pointing has been used in the construction industry as a traditional method for installing ridge tiles since construction began. As mortar ages over time, cracks begin to appear…

a red tile roof with a Rapid Ridge capping systema

Case Study: RapidRidge Install

September 22, 2019

Carl Pronti

Roofing, Roofing Systems, Training, Ventilation

We interviewed Scott, the latest person to install RapidRidge, to get his opinions on this innovative method of installing roof ridges. In summary Scott mentions “RapidRidge is a straightforward system…

Ventilation options. Their benefits and disadvantages.

August 15, 2019

Carl Pronti

Roofing, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

Condensation is every homeowner’s biggest nightmare. Proper ventilation is critical for a prolonged building and roof life. To simplify your decision, here are the various ventilation options, their benefits, and…

Moist roof tiles because poor roof ventilation

What are the dangers of poor roof ventilation?

June 8, 2019

Carl Pronti

Roofing, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

When assessing the health of their roofs most homeowners evaluate major things like leaks and shingle damage, but forget other issues like ventilation that can cause severe problems too. Poor…

Ventilated Roof Vs. Non-Ventilated Roof

April 23, 2019

Carl Pronti

RapidRidge, Roofing Systems, Ventilation

When deciding on a new roof, you may be deliberating between a ventilated or non-ventilated roof. Below, we break down the pros and cons of each roof type to help…

2019 Australian Roofing Survey Report

February 22, 2019

Carl Pronti

Dakaflash, Dry Fixed, Flashing, RapidRidge, Roofing, Roofing Systems, Smartform, Ventilation, Wakaflex

Evo Building Products conducted the first annual Australian Roofing Survey in the last quarter of 2019. The mission was to find out how smart, innovative and future-ready Australia’s roofing solutions…

Introducing Carl Pronti, Marketing Manager at Evo Building Products. With a wealth of experience, Carl has made valuable contributions to various brands in the industry, such as Wakaflex, Dakaflash, Smartform, and Fastfix Wet Shield.